In the Footsteps of the Etruscans: Changing Landscapes around Tuscania from Prehistory to Modernity

In the Footsteps of the Etruscans explores the archaeology of the countryside near Tuscania, shedding light on the lives of farmers and shepherds before and after Etruscan urbanization. It examines the impact of the Roman empire and the medieval village on the rural population.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

In the Footsteps of the Etruscans delves into the rich archaeological heritage of the rural surroundings within a ten-kilometer radius of the charming town of Tuscania, nestled near Rome. Through meticulous exploration, this project sheds light on the untold stories of the generations of farmers and shepherds who have called this place home. It delves into the character of prehistoric settlement before the Etruscan urbanization, exploring how urbanization shaped the lives of the ordinary Etruscans who toiled the land. It also examines the profound impact of being absorbed into the expanding Roman empire and its globalized economic structures on these people. Furthermore, it explores the aftermath of the empire's collapse and the subsequent emergence of the nucleated medieval village, which had a significant impact on Tuscania's rural population. Spanning a remarkable 7500 years of archaeological history, this project offers invaluable insights into how Mediterranean peoples have continuously shaped their landscape and been shaped by it.

In the Footsteps of the Etruscans delves into the rich archaeological heritage of the rural surroundings within a ten-kilometer radius of the charming town of Tuscania, nestled near Rome. Through meticulous exploration, this project sheds light on the untold stories of the generations of farmers and shepherds who have called this place home. It delves into the character of prehistoric settlement before the Etruscan urbanization, exploring how urbanization shaped the lives of the ordinary Etruscans who toiled the land. It also examines the profound impact of being absorbed into the expanding Roman empire and its globalized economic structures on these people. Furthermore, it explores the aftermath of the empire's collapse and the subsequent emergence of the nucleated medieval village, which had a significant impact on Tuscania's rural population. Spanning a remarkable 7500 years of archaeological history, this project offers invaluable insights into how Mediterranean peoples have continuously shaped their landscape and been shaped by it.

Weight: 1317g
ISBN-13: 9781009230025